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Combat Competition Manipulation | White Paper

The members of the Presidential Task Force to Combat Competition Manipulation in DanceSport publish a "White Paper" that should serve as the basis to their discussions on and their efforts in improving integrity in DanceSport.

Combat Competition Manipulation

The Presidential Task Force to Combat Competition Manipulation in DanceSport starts with the publication of the reference documents that will serve as basis to the establishment of its own policies and procedures.

GrandSlam Moscow: Two Scenarios

In its efforts to ensure that the fifth regular leg of the GrandSlam Series 2016 gets danced as scheduled, the WDSF Managing Committee has identified two possible scenarios: one is Moscow, the other Platja d'Aro, ESP.

GrandSlam Moscow Update

WDSF President Lukas Hinder reflects on the unilateral cancellation of the next leg of the GrandSlam Series 2016 by the Russian DanceSport Union and commits to find an alternative host ... "no matter what!"

GrandSlam Moscow Cancelled

WDSF receives a letter from Irina Petrova, who is writing on behalf of the the Russian DanceSport Union, that announces the cancellation of the GrandSlam in Moscow. The Managing Committee reacts by looking for another host to take on the fifth leg of the
2016 Series.

Harri Syväsalmi Joins Task Force

Adjudicators' Congress 10/06/2013

Shawn Tay, WDSF General Secretary and Chairman of the WDSF DanceSport Academy, announces the first
ever multidisciplinary Adjudicators' Congress to be held prior to the German Open Championship in Stuttgart from 10 to 12 August 2013.

Over three days expert lecturers will impart their knowledge in different fields to the adjudicators. As capacities are limited, early enrollment is recommended.

Lectures will be very enriching, with an emphasis on the WDSF Judging System 2.0 and the new Techniques Books. Expert lecturers will prepare you for your future judging assignments, particularly in Grand Slams and Games.

English Test

WDSF General Knowledge English Test will be administered for new applicants only. Existing License holders, though required to pass the test once, are advised to take the test in other congresses. We apologise for not being able to administer the test for
everyone in Stuttgart due to the large number of participants.